ACHS Tri-M Chapter Earns Top State Honor

Help us celebrate the work of Alexandria City High School (ACHS) Tri-M Chapter #8759 on winning the 2025-26 State Tri-M Chapter of the Year Award for Virginia. On behalf of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) and the Music Honor Society Advisory Council, the ACHS chapter was recognized for their outstanding contribution to their music program, school and community. Chapter advisor, ACHS Orchestra Director Veronica Jackson, was also commended for her dedication to supporting the high school’s student leaders.

The ACHS student members worked tirelessly to support, promote and perform throughout the school and the surrounding community under the leadership of their student chapter officers.

• President Helen Keber. 
• Vice President Julie Dresen.
• Treasurer Harrison Perlman.
• Publicity Saron Daniel.
• Secretary Milka Isaac. 
• Member-at-Large Seychelle Shamir.

The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy. For the past six years, ACHS’ Tri-M chapter members have actively performed in and supported music activities in Alexandria and beyond. Additionally, the work and success of the ACHS music programs provided a basis for Alexandria City Public Schools being recognized as a NAMM 2026 Best Community for Music Education.